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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Tea with Bean

Last Friday, Wendy joined us for our fundraising luncheon, Tea with Bean! She didn't have to travel nearly as far as our guests of previous years. She lives just thirty minutes or so from Tacoma.

It happened to be one of the hottest days of our summer, and when she arrived, Charlene was stretched out on the wood floor, attempting to cool herself down.

The kittens were a little bouncier than Bean, and we spent some time playing with them before sitting down for lunch.

Because of the heat, I tried to create a menu that was cold and refreshing.

We had a zesty kale and mint slaw. It's my favorite new recipe of the summer, and I encourage all you vegetarians, vegans, and lovers of summer salads to give it a try!

A fruit salad with a honey ginger dressing.

Gazpacho.

And tiny sandwiches with herb goat cheese, radishes, and arugula.

The table was decorated with elements from our fundraising set.

Wendy fosters kittens and volunteers at another local shelter, so there was plenty for us to talk about. It was interesting to hear about her fostering experiences.

After lunch, we headed over to the Humane Society for a tour with Marguerite, the development director.

We started in the lobby and visited the Petunia Louise Community Cat Room. Normally, adult cats fill the room, but with this being the peak kitten season, they have little ones bouncing around in there instead.

You can see the slaw recipe when you click on the link in Laurie's post...I printed a copy to try, it looks yummy and healthy too! Sounds like a wonderful time, thanks to Laurie for sharing the pictures with us ;o)

What a wonderful day for Wendy! And such a scrumptous menu!The elements from the fundraising set juxaposed with the place settings show just how small the itty-bitty fundraisers were! And that grey and white kitten with the heart nose - priceless!As are all the sweet anipals...!

Love seeing some of Butterbean's Quarantine! And I was thinking as I was admiring the most lovely Charlene Butterbean stretching out on the wood floor to try to cool down that she needs a few large ceramic tiles to lay down on! We have it here in our kitchen/front door entry and my 2 cats lay on it when hot. Maybe you can pick up 4 or 6 and put them in a corner for her to lay down on during the hot days?

Laurie, you always make things so special! Thank you for sharing the day with us on the blog so we could feel like we were along, too!! Is anyone else fascinated by the fundraiser set elements on the table? So fun! If there are ever elements of the set that you aren't going to use again, you might think of auctioning them off!

Looks a fabulous nosh. The salads especially looked fresh and cooling. I love the photo of Sir Reggie and you guest. I can almost here him squeak out "Madam! Have we been properly introduced?"That puppy with crazy/cute expression was such a star. I wanted to drive over and take him out to play in the park. I'm sure he would love to chase a few sticks and roll around in the grass.

thanks for sharing your day with us. I, too, have this on my "one of these days.." but I best start saving my pennies, not just to outbid but to have enough left over to pay for the flight!! (NE Florida...). As for the babies you showed pick of, the grey and white (with the heart on his nose...) is a grey and white version of my black and white Ty-Ty... if I lived closer... Thanks again!!

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